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Yohan Blake fails in ‘Usain Bolt dream’ as Jamaican finishes at disappointing third

South Africa's Akani Simbine lifts his arm in celebration of his win as Yohan Blake (in yellow) comes third. [Photo: Courtesy]

Jamaican sprinter Johan Blake has suffered a shocking but dramatic setback after he being outsprinted in the men’s 100M race by two South Africans in the ongoing Commonwealth Games.

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